Ports of Auckland has lost its contract with the country's largest exporter, Fonterra.
The move will see weekly trade worth around $27 million re-routed through the ports of Tauranga and Napier.
Ports of Auckland Chief Executive Tony Gibson says the threat of ongoing industrial action means it's inevitable customers will look for alternatives and contingencies.
Tony Gibson says he's today advised the union that the port's latest - and ninth - offer is its best and final one.
The next strike action is planned for a 48 hour period from Monday morning.
We wonder what the Maritime Union's response is going to be when the job losses start; after all, Ports of Auckland Limited have now lost a huge chunk of revenue due to Maersk and Fonterra voting with their feet to ensure the continuity of service.
And shouldn't the first duty of a trade union be to protect the jobs of its members, rather than expose the member to the possibility of unemployment?
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This is HUGE really, taking into account Mersk & now Fonterra have voted with their feet.
It should have the Unions reeling, but somehow I don't think it will, the ego's of the Unions will need more than feet voting to invoke a change of thought..
It is absolutely shocking to see that the Ports of Auckland is more or less being bought to its knees by a gaggle of Pinko blinkered idiots..
Some interesting reading for you, Inventory2.
http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2012/01/natural-consequences.html
"Interesting" is in the interest level of the beholder Robert.
Happy New Year BTW!
And to you to, Inv2!
Have you turned over a new leaf, or will I have to continue my re-education program here on Keeping Stock? At times, you try my patience, but I sense you are on the brink of self-awareness, and so I'm willing to persevere :-)
We are bone-dry down here in the South. Farmers are beginning to panic, according to the local rags and certainly gardeners are taking precautions against dessication. I'm pretty comfortable for the moment, having xeriscaped my gardens long ago, but being sympathetic, I feel for those who have stuck to the conventional.
Speaking of which, I hope Key is remembering to apply sun-screen and hoi polloi-repellent where-ever it is, Omaha or Hawaii, he is holidaying. I'd hate for him to return to New Zealand all uncomfortable - chafed or irritated by small insects. I hope to that the dreadfully bad luck that seems to accompany him and his prime ministership (Pike River, Chch, etc.) doesn't return with him. Maybe he should see an exorcist or some other cleansing professional. Anyhoo, those are thoughts for later, when we swing back into politicking, eh, Inv2! For now, it's all yachting, music, salads and summer ales. Enjoy your January. I've a birthday coming soon and once that's done and dusted, I'll spend some quality time here.
KS - you let Robert back, that is very kind of you - a bit like letting the pet rabbit out for a bounce around the lawn before putting him back in his cage.
I can see from his post that he has learnt nothing, and seems to be under the delusion that he has some say on this blog, rather than it being yours.
The usual Key derangement list is provided by Robert of course....
As for the Ports of Auckland and the unions - when everything has gone to Tauranga, and they are all unemployed, they will be able to reflect as apartments and urban playgrounds are built where they used to work. They may even think they have fallen foul of some capitalist conspiracy rather than the results of their own stupidity.
Wishing you a very prosperous New Year.
@ Ross; his ban expired at the beginning of December, so it has been solely Robert's choice to stay away.
He is welcome back if he is prepared to plasy by the rules, but I agree with you; today's offering suggests that Robert still knows better than any of us. It would be interesting to see if he has any comment to offer on Maryan Street's holiday in northern Italy, or Grant Robertson's trip to Australia.
As you know, Ross and Inv2, I refuse point blank to plasy by the rules.
Thinking about this there is the possibility that Port Taranaki will get a bite of the cherry given that the Taranaki region produces a significant portion of Fonterra's production.
If that is the cae then Port expansion will be required as the place is already busy, and is soon to get much busier, with oil and condensate exports.
BTW no right turn is an idiot.
Ah ha..He is back..
And he is....
http://bitsandpieces.us/2012/01/02/modern-super-hero/
While I was away, you changed your name, Inventory2, to Keeping Stock!
Why, I wonder?
Bored with your old handle?
Gotta feel sorry for the CEO of POA, the people who work from him are looters and wreckers, and the guy he works for is also a looter and wrecker. But of course it will be somehow his fault in the eyes of the idiots and uninformed.
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